Presentación

The course will enhance your understanding of the key principles of public international law, the main developments within the public international law framework and the process of globalisation and its significance for international law.

Requisitos

You should hold a good Second Class Honours degree (or equivalent from a non-UK institution), with an average of 55 per cent or above in Law, Social Science, International Relations or a related subject. Applicants who lack standard qualifications but have significant professional experience in the relevant field or related professional qualifications may be considered. If your first language is not English, you are required to have an overall IELTS score of 6.5, with a minimum of 6.5 in the writing element. The University offers pre-sessional summer programmes if you need to improve your English before starting your course.

Objetivos

This specialist international law course provides an innovative focus on contemporary legal and political issues in the international community. It takes an interdisciplinary approach to international law, exploring both social science and legal perspectives. The diverse range of subjects means it is appropriate for students from a range of subject backgrounds, including law, social sciences, humanities and international relations.

Programa

Core modules

Dissertation
Public International Law
Research Theory and Practice

Option modules

International Energy and Climate Change Law
International and European Refugee Law
International Environmental Law
International Human Rights Law
International Humanitarian Law
International Law and Development
International Law of the Sea
Peaceful Settlement of International Disputes
United Nations Law

Salidas profesionales

On completion of the course, you will be able to specialise in a wide range of careers or academia. Graduates have worked for organisations such as Amnesty International, the United Nations, or in legal departments within international organisations and governments. There are also opportunities for further research or teaching.